Amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast episode amcya. Kevin smiths comic book men on amc the new york times. The ming and mike show pop culture ramblings from a couple of crazed comic book men mike zapcic and ming chen. Dark secrets about kevin smiths comic book men cbr. Comic book men star coming to lake george lifestyles. Ming chen and mike zapcic make up one half of the comic book men leads. Television figures at the funko headquarters grand opening.
When i first heard about this show my thoughts were its just going to be a boring comic book show, but it. Help shape the future of collecting own a piece of pop price guide. Tonight were joined by our friends from new jersey mike zapcic and ming chen from ashareduniverse podcast studios, as well as amcs comic book men, comic cons around the nation, and all sorts of other places. To me this show actually goes above and beyond i mean, its literally like clerks but in a comic store. Log in or register to start tracking your collection. Ming chen smith, who appreciated chen s work, reached out and asked him to create a website for his production company, view askew productions. Jun 25, 2018 creator kevin smith was the bearer of bad news on his smodcast podcast, appropriately joined by comic book men stars walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen. Kevin smith, left, and ming chen, during the shooting of comic book men. Interview with comic book mens ming chen sofakingcool. Walt flanagan, the stores manager, with employees mike zapcic, ming chen, and regular visitor bryan johnsonaka stevedave pulastidiscuss comics and pop cul. Watch kevin smith and his crew of fanboys turned pop culture experts live, work and breathe comic books. Ming chen was a fan of the underground movies of kevin smith in the early days of the internet so he decided to make a website. Stan the man a list of 5 images updated jun 20 create a list user lists. Sofa king cool caught up with ming chen from comic book men and we discussed his upcoming appearance at astronomicon and why he loves it.
After 7 seasons, comic book men is coming to an end. Each funko pop comic book men option includes an exclusive funko hq limited edition sticker on the packaging. In a world where people work so hard to make other people miserable, this is a much needed tonic. Its always a great time when we get to hang and chat with them, so listen in as we talk about the shared pain of shutting down our podcast studios during this pandemic, movies, tv. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled by amc.
Im a big fan of comic stuff, like old superheros, movies, obviously comics. Set in kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, comic book men aired on the amc network for seven. Chen first met kevin smith through the fansite he created in dedication to smith in 1995, which led to chen being hired to create the view askew productions website. We talk cosmunity, comic book men and karate kid with ming.
Cbr explores how comic book men survived cancelation, and why it has become such a cultural phenomenon, by uncovering its darkest secrets. Comic book men a tribute to the collector returns for a second season. A shared universe plans a karaoke party and ming goes to a place called harbor freight for supplies. Filmmaker kevin smith had created the show around his comic book store jay and silent bobs secret stash featuring chen. Ming chen, one of the stars of the new amc reality show comic book men, talks to spinoff online about everything from getting used to the cameras to how podcasting helped them make better television. And ming confirms clerks 3 and mallrats 2, and even gives some details on clerks 3. The very rare release includes only 120 pieces for walt flanagan, michael zapcic, bryan johnson and ming chen, while the kevin smith figure is limited to 500 copies. Oct 02, 2015 one of jerseys own podcasting and pop culture superstars, comic book men costar ming chen, visited fan theory for a wideranging conversation in advance of the hit amc series fifth season. But the exploration of comic book and, dare say it, kevin smith culture, is fun and sincere. Exclusive interview mike zapcic and ming chen of amcs. Oct 19, 2014 bloodydisgusting was able to chat via phone and geek out with ming chen at new york comic con about comics, his favorite moments on the show, and what fans have to look forward to with season 4. Big river comic convention comic convention, comics.
Watch kevin smith and his crew of fan boys turned pop culture experts live, work and breathe comic books. Ming chen of amcs comic book men stopped by the asbury park press to tape an episode of the fan theory podcast. Comic book men is a reality tv show on amc about kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash. Tune in weekly for a cavalcade of hilarity and whining. Without a doubt, kevin smith, walter flanagan, ming chen, bryan johnson, and mike zapcic have an intense amount of knowledge when it comes to comic culture. Ming is the stashs technical expert and a longtime collaborator with. Ming chen comic book men comic book men is an american reality television series that aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018. The ming and mike show pop culture ramblings from a. The show uses a combination of following the cast around with the goingons in the store, and podcast style commentary about the goingons with the cast, and host kevin smith.
The ming and mike show mike zapcic and ming chen itunes apple. Comic con revolution ontario is a full scale comic con that features comic creators, pop culture stars and new media talent. I give it a 1010 because its just got every element that you expect in a comic book store show and more. Ming chens road to the stash all began in 1995 when the college student, video store employee and avid kevin smith follower, developed a fan website based on the movie clerks. In 2011 ming became a cast member of the hit amc tv unscripted show comic book men along with a shared universe cofounder michael zapcic.
Feb 05, 2016 to mark the occasion, the hosts of the asbury park press fan theory podcast headed to the stash to talk with two of the shops employees and comic book men stars, ming chen and mike zapcic. Smith, who appreciated chen s work, reached out and asked him to create a website for his production company, view askew productions. The official facebook page for ming chen from amcs comic book men. Crashing kevin smiths secret stash with comic book mens. Smith, who appreciated chens work, reached out and asked him to create a website for his production company, view askew productions. Announcing ming chen comic book men is returning to city of prince george for northern fancon next may chen first met kevin smith through the fansite he created in dedication to smith in 1995, which led to chen being hired to create the view askew productions website. Comic book mens ming chen discusses the power rangers. Ming says he would love a reboot of comic book men and even suggest for a camera crew to come into the secret stash and start filming new episodes. Probably because its directed by kevin smith but still. Live, from studio one ming chen, star of the amc series comic book men and prolific podcaster, tv personality and webmaster associated with kevin smith, dropped by studio one for a freewheeling chat with jason pinsky, chief cannabis evangelist at eaze and host of pinsky and the brain. Oct 30, 2018 announcing ming chen comic book men is returning to city of prince george for northern fancon next may.
Ming chen pop vinyl pop television pop price guide. Ming chen is a producer and actor, known for burn in hell, mat rats and i sell comics 2014. Biogamer girl recently chatted with comic book men s ming chen about the power ranger comics, movies and more. Pop price guide is not an official representative or affiliate of funko, llc. Sep 02, 2018 ming is best known as a cast member of the tv show comic book men. From left, ming chen, bryan johnson and michael zapcic of the amc show comic book men are seen in october 2012 during a panel at nyc comic con. Hanging out with comic book mens ming chen and mike.
Funko pop comic book men checklist, set info, gallery. We talk about him going from a fan to comic con guest still geeking out over meeting celebrities and trading joints for autographs. Kevin smith announces comic book men has been cancelled. Comic book men follows the staff at jay and silent bobs secret stash. February 20 beyond proud of our friend brian q quinn and the other impractical jokers on the release of their movie this weekend. Ming is one of the nicest guys, ive had the pleasure of interviewing. Nov 01, 20 as a reader and fan of the comic book genre comic book men is a depressing and only serves to further the stereotype about true fans of the medium. Blessed to have been able to attend the premiere this week with a couple of my own fellow jokers.
Today he continues to work on all of smiths online properties, and. Interview ming chen talks about season 4 of comic book men. I traveled up to batavia, new york to see the guys at the foxprowlcon and pick their brains a little about the behind. Ming chen born august 1, 1974 is famous for being tv show host. The stash will sell an independent comic book in order for the. Are you basically the one whos editing all this stuff. Jun 25, 2018 amc has cancelled pop culturecentric reality tv series comic book men after seven seasons and 96 episodes, kevin smith confirmed in smodcast episode amcya. I get the usual honor of unboxing my own funko pop figure the comic book men ming chen le120. Funko hq grand opening comic book men pop ming chen lim.
Ming chen bio, age, family, wife, net worth, festival and. Comic book men cancelled by amc, confirms kevin smith. Stan the man a list of 5 images updated jun 20 create a list. Amc reality series comic book men television personality ming chen starred on the amc reality series comic book men for seven seasons and 96 episodes. Comic book mens ming chen on podcasts, collectibles.
Pop culture ramblings from a couple of crazed comic book men mike zapcic and ming chen. He will also be returning to amc with the rest of the crew for comic book men season 6 in october. Is the success of comic book men due to the secret stash comic book store or is the success of the secret stash comic book store. Creator kevin smith was the bearer of bad news on his smodcast podcast, appropriately joined by comic book men stars walt flanagan, bryan johnson, michael zapcic and ming chen. The fan theory podcast vists jay and silent bobs secret stash comic book store in red bank to speak with featuring ming chen right and mike zapcic left of the tv series comic book men. Ming chen discusses his own podcast, the basics of the field, and how one can start their own podcast to take over. You can meet ming chen at comicpalooza, taking place this weekend in houston. Ming chen, is an american actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with kevin. Ming chen s road to the stash all began in 1995 when the college student, video store employee and avid kevin smith follower, developed a fan website based on the movie clerks.
The rest is history and he joins the podcast to talk about how he started working full time with kevin smith and what it is like to be a reality tv star on amcs comic book men. It is set at kevin smith s comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. Ming chen discusses his unique journey from being a nerd in the detroit region to one of the leads in comic book men starring kevin smith. So i sell comics in the ming and mike show, the sam and ming show, which i do with my friend samantha, and when were on the air i do a comic book men companion podcast. Kevin smith, walt flanagan, bryan johnson, mike zapcic, and ming chen are finding themselves off of amc with the news of the cancelation, and kevin smith and company went on the smodcast to chat about the shutdown, and hold a. Comic book men dives into geekdom at kevin smiths comic shop. Episode 343 mike zapcic and ming chen, podcasting during. Ming chen, star of the amc series comic book men and prolific podcaster, tv personality and webmaster associated with kevin smith, dropped by studio one for a freewheeling chat with jason pinsky, chief cannabis evangelist at eaze and host of pinsky and the brain. It may seem like san diego comiccon is bigger, but chen says that san diego is more of a. Walt, mike, bryan and ming freak out behind the counter over rare memorabilia and share all their wild adventures on their hilarious podcast. His website, features a number of podcasts, including i sell comics. In the issue before, hank pym gets accused of beating his wife, janet and that was a big shockwave back then.
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